It is no surprise then that the study of the most marginalized group to date, black enslaved women, had little to no influence in informing historical perspectives on slavery for many years. ... Initial literature on enslaved black women analyzes stereotypes constructed of African women brought to the new world. ... However, motherhood did not mean that slave women were deprived of other strategies to resist their masters. ... Moreover, infanticide, abortion and use of contraceptives were also forms of resistance among enslaved women. ... These gatherings were especially enjoyable for women, w...

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